Sialis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Sialidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus Sialis of the Sialidae family comprises around 80 species of alderflies.
- The larvae of the genus Sialis live in freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, and lakes.
- In North America, there are numerous species of the genus Sialis found throughout various aquatic ecosystems.
- Some species within the Sialis genus display differences in color patterns, while others share similarities in appearance.
- A number of fossil species of the genus Sialis have been identified, shedding light on the evolutionary history of alderflies.